With a Mental Health Care Plan Medicare rebates are available.
Most of the time, we can process Medicare rebates on the spot and transfer the funds directly into your bank account. To do this, you will need to make sure that you have registered your bank details with Medicare. For more information on how to do this, visit the Medicare page on the Department of Human Services website, or visit your closest Medicare office.
A Medicare referral from your Doctor entitles you to claim the Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions of psychological treatment within 12 months from the date of your referral. You must obtain this referral from your Doctor before your initial consultation with your psychologist.
After 6 sessions you must be reviewed by your Doctor who can then provide you access for the further 4 sessions.
A SMS reminder is sent a day prior to the booking.
If for some reason you need to cancel or postpone your appointment we prefer 48 hours notice, however a minimum of 24 hours prior to appointment time is required. Please note that appointments may be cancelled in the event that you do not confirm.
You may find an answer to your question in our list of FAQ’s below. If you need any further assistance please contact us.
The duration of Psychology visits is difficult to be determined as this depends on the issues a person is dealing with and the rate of their progress, Some clients resolve their issues in a small number of sessions and other clients prefer to work on their emotional development on a long-term basis.
St. Mary Medical Centre offers reasonable pricing with our Psychologist’s and offers Medicare rebate facilities.
Letters and reports of support are not eligible for Medicare rebates and generally charged at a hourly rate.
For further information on the fee and rebate structure please contact us.
All accounts are required to be payed in full on day on consultation. We accept cash, Eftpos, Visa and MasterCard payments.
You do not need a referral to see a psychologist. However without one you will be charged a full amount and will be unable to claim a rebate through Medicare. We suggest making an appointment with your GP and discussing your eligibility for a Mental Health Care Plan.
Absolutely. Please feel secure that anything you discuss with our psychologist will be treated with strict confidentiality. Please see our Privacy policy for more information.